A delicious and restaurant quality creamy chicken mushroom recipe with garlic, parmesan cheese and spinach! This quick and easy (ready in 30 minutes or less) one skillet chicken dish is low carb with less than 5g of carbohydrates.
THE INGREDIENTS TO A CREAMY CHICKEN MUSHROOM
You can make this recipe as simple or elaborate as you can. Aside from the basic ingredients, you can add herbs like thyme and rosemary as chicken rub, red pepper flakes for spiciness, etc.
You can make this recipe as simple or elaborate as you can. Aside from the basic ingredients, you can add herbs like thyme and rosemary as chicken rub, red pepper flakes for spiciness, etc.
CHICKEN THIGHS
You will need 6 pieces of chicken thighs that are skinless and boneless. Your local grocery store usually sells this as 1 pack approximately one and a half pound.
Substitute option: chicken breasts, 2 pieces medium size, sliced lengthwise/horizontal
CREMINI MUSHROOMS
I love cremini mushrooms especially the whole ones. Slicing them is just so satisfying (I’m weird like that!). I don’t recommend buying the sliced ones. I don’t find them fresh. 1 pack is usually 8 oz. You can add more up to 12 oz
HEAVY CREAM
If you want your creamy sauce thick, use 1 cup heavy cream.
Substitute option: Half and half. The sauce will be not as thick so you have to add 1 tbsp flour.
PARMESAN CHEESE
Three-forth cup of shredded parmesan cheese is perfect. You may also use the grated or finely shredded options by just one-half cup.
CHICKEN BROTH
Half cup chicken broth for added flavor. If using bouillon cubes or granules, dissolve half cube or half teaspoon of granules in half cup of boiling water. Use this calculator for broth to bouillon conversion.
GARLIC
This recipe calls for both fresh and powdered garlic. If you don’t have both, you can double the amount of what you have.
BABY SPINACH
1 cup either sliced or whole leaves. Spinach has lots of minerals and vitamins. They wilt and disappear when cooked and becomes slimy. Do not overcook as they tend to leave lingering bitter taste. Remove the stems if using large and dark spinach leaves . I recommend putting them last.
UNSALTED BUTTER
For the cream. You may use salted butter too, you just need to adjust the amount of salt.
OLIVE OIL
For searing the chicken thighs. You may use any oil available you have like vegetable or canola.
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE.
In my opinion, salt and pepper that have grinder/shaker work best for me. I tend to over season when using the measuring spoon.
HOW TO MAKE CREAMY CHICKEN MUSHROOM
You only need one skillet in making this creamy chicken mushroom recipe. Once you’ve gathered all the needed ingredients, it’s time to start cooking.
SEARING THE CHICKEN
Put one to two tablespoons of olive oil in a pan or skillet. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes each side in medium heat until both sides are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set them aside. You may sprinkle some salt and pepper to the chicken.
Using the same pan, add the cremini mushrooms. Cook them until slightly soft. Do not overcook. Remove the mushrooms and set them aside.
THE CREAMY CHICKEN MUSHROOM SAUCE
Now time to make the sauce. Again, using the same pan, add the butter until melted. Then put the minced garlic and saute until soft. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic and parmesan cheese.
INGREDIENTS
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